Arranging business waste collections

Unlike household waste and council tax, waste collections are not included in business rates. Costs depend on the type of waste, the containers used and frequency of collection.

By recycling some of your business waste, you may save money and be fulfilling your ‘Pre-treatment regulations’. Landfill Tax, which is levied on refuse, is increasing each year and is now £86.10 per tonne. This means that landfill is an expensive option and other options including recycling are better for the environment and for your books.

Somerset Waste Partnership provides charged for collections for businesses if requested, through our collection contractor. However, we recommend you shop around to compare prices and services to get the best deal to suit your business.

There are a number of licensed waste management companies who provide commercial waste and recycling collection services in Somerset. There are also listings in Yellow Pages and similar directories.

The table below shows a number of companies that offer recycling and refuse collections to businesses in the Somerset area.

Somerset Waste Partnership does not recommend any particular supplier.